SEND Teaching Assistant

Teach Plus Limited; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus Limited in Barnet is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant (Autism Support) to join a welcoming primary school from January 2027. This full-time role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism and SEND, helping develop communication, emotional regulation, independence and confidence within a nurturing learning environment.

You will collaborate with teachers and specialists to implement tailored programmes and interventions, using visual timetables and PECS/Makaton

Qualifications

• Experience as SEND Teaching Assistant (Autism) or similar role.
• Enhanced DBS with Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and SEND.
• Implement personalised learning programmes, IEPs and autism-specific support strategies.
• Support pupils' communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence through structured activities and positive reinforcement.
• Use visual timetables, sensory resources and appropriate communication strategies to create a predictable learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, the SENCO, specialist professionals and wider support staff to ensure pupils access the curriculum.
• Monitor pupil progress, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, adapting support strategies to encourage positive outcomes.

Skills

1:1 support

Autism knowledge

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Childcare qualification

SEN/SEND qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Start Date: January 2027
Location: Barnet
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £110 per day

About the role and school

Teach Plus are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant (Autism Support) to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barnet, starting January 2027.This full-time SEND Teaching Assistant position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with autism, helping them develop communication skills, emotional regulation, independence and confidence.Working closely with class teachers and specialist support staff, you will play an important role in creating a structured, nurturing and engaging learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential.

The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary school serving a diverse local community, with a strong commitment to supporting children with additional learning needs.The school promotes a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils with autism can access personalised learning opportunities designed around their individual strengths and developmental needs.With an emphasis on communication, sensory awareness, positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, the school aims to create a calm and structured setting where children feel safe, understood and valued.Teachers, teaching assistants and specialist professionals work collaboratively to deliver an engaging curriculum, using visual resources, individual learning programmes and tailored interventions to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

This SEND Teaching Assistant (Autism Support) opportunity would particularly suit a patient, proactive and adaptable individual with previous experience supporting children with autism, communication difficulties or complex additional needs.The school is looking for a confident and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant who understands the importance of consistent routines, positive reinforcement and individualised support strategies.Experience using visual timetables, PECS, Makaton, sensory regulation strategies or other autism-specific approaches would be particularly beneficial.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about autism support to make a genuine difference to children's development while gaining valuable experience within a supportive primary school environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Implement personalised learning programmes, individual education plans (IEPs) and autism-specific support strategies to meet pupils' individual needs
• Support pupils' communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence through structured activities and positive reinforcement
• Use visual timetables, sensory resources and appropriate communication strategies to create a predictable and supportive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, the SENCO, specialist professionals and wider support staff to ensure pupils can access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities
• Monitor pupil progress, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, adapting support strategies to encourage positive outcomes and individual development

Qualifications/Experience

• Relevant Teaching Assistant, Childcare, SEND or Education qualification
• Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant (Autism Support), SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar role supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Strong knowledge of autism support strategies, communication approaches and the primary curriculum relevant to the role
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK